Shabbat and kosher food on Naxos: what exists and how to plan
Naxos is hugely popular with Israelis, but it has no kosher restaurant or Chabad house yet. Here are the nearest options and how to plan Shabbat on the island.
- We found no kosher restaurant or Chabad house on Naxos (as of October 2026).
- The nearest is Chabad of Mykonos, opened in 2025, plus KosherMykonos, which prepares kosher and Shabbat food.
- According to Chabad of Greece, e-kosher delivers kosher food to the islands with 3–5 days' notice.
If you keep kosher, plan meals before you fly: order a delivery, bring dry food from home and book a place with a kitchen. Check Shabbat times in advance.
Is there a Chabad or kosher restaurant on Naxos?
As of October 2026 we found no kosher restaurant, Chabad house or regular minyan on Naxos. You can still keep kosher and Shabbat there; it just takes planning. If something opens, we will update this page.
Chabad of Mykonos: the nearest address
According to Lubavitch.com, Chabad of Mykonos opened in 2025, led by Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland. It hosts Shabbat meals and offers catering. Mykonos and Naxos are linked by ferry, but you can't travel by ferry on Shabbat, so to spend Shabbat with Chabad you need to stay on Mykonos for the weekend. Routes are in ferries between Mykonos, Paros and Naxos.
Kosher food on the Greek islands: ordering for Naxos
There are two main routes:
- KosherMykonos: a kosher food service based on Mykonos, with a Shabbat menu. Order via the website or WhatsApp (+30 690 930 9531). Deliveries focus on Mykonos itself, so ask in advance whether they can send to Naxos.
- e-kosher: according to the Chabad of Greece FAQ, you can order through e-kosher.gr for delivery to the islands with 3–5 days' notice.
Both depend on ferries, so rough seas can delay delivery. Don't leave ordering to the last minute.
How to plan Shabbat on Naxos
- A place with a kitchen: an apartment or villa lets you warm food and make simple meals. A hotplate or urn helps; you can bring one from home.
- Food from home: snacks and dry food with a hechsher you trust, wine for Kiddush and candles.
- Fruit and vegetables: available in Naxos markets and supermarkets; the island is known for its produce.
- Shabbat times: check candle-lighting and havdalah times for Greece on our Shabbat page.
- Car: if you hire one, plan where it will be parked over Shabbat. See car hire on Naxos.
Checklist before you fly
- Check the ferry timetable so you are not crossing between islands on Friday afternoon. A delayed ferry could leave you at sea as Shabbat begins.
- Order Shabbat food at least a few days ahead, and save the service's WhatsApp number on your phone.
- Ask the hotel or host for fridge space and somewhere to put a hotplate.
- If your hotel uses key cards, ask in advance whether you can have a regular key for Shabbat.
- In peak months everything fills fast, Chabad Shabbat meals included.
Naxos or Paros for observant travellers?
Neither island has permanent kosher infrastructure. If you want to be near a kosher restaurant and a minyan, consider spending Shabbat in Athens and the rest of the week on the islands. See kosher food in Athens and Chabad houses in Greece. To compare the islands: Naxos or Paros.
FAQ
Is there a kosher restaurant on Naxos? We found none as of October 2026. The nearest options are on Mykonos and in Athens.
Can you get kosher food delivered to Naxos? According to Chabad of Greece, e-kosher delivers to the islands with 3–5 days' notice. It is also worth asking KosherMykonos in advance.
Where is the nearest Chabad house to Naxos? On Mykonos, opened in 2025. You can't take the ferry there on Shabbat itself.
What should I bring from home for Shabbat on Naxos? Wine for Kiddush, candles, dry food with a hechsher you trust, and a hotplate or urn if the apartment doesn't have one.
